Fusitsu Siemens V5515
 

Does anyone know if it is possible to do a factory reset on the above (no discs supplied when bought new so I guess you can but I don't know how)

Chris

What do you mean by "factory reset"?

Do you mean reset the BIOS to factory defaults? Or do you mean to completely wipe the OS and re-install from scratch?

If the former, then see the manual

If you need to re-install the OS, you will need to get hold of installation media - unless there's a hidden partition on the original hard disk. Again, refer to the manual.

SD

Sorry I intend wiping the machine back to as supplied. As far as I can remember there was no paperwork supplied with the machine.

According to the manual, it should have a recovery CD AND another CD for reinstalling drivers and devices after using the recovery CD. I think tat's actuall standard for Fujitsu Siemens machines.

If you don't have them, your only option is to reinstall Winblows using a regular Winblows install disk a,d download any missing drivers from the Fujitsu site.

Manual can be downloaded here:- support manuals.html Fujitsu

Relevant section on page 75

All the FS PCs we have had have come with a Windows CD and a drivers cd/dvd. The Windows Product Key is on a sticker on the base of laptops and on the side or top of desktops. As FS or your supplier for copies of the disks. If you are starting afresh installation I suggest that you update the BIOS and download the latest drivers for the new installation.